Talking about weight with your teen is a touchy subject. On one hand, you want your teen to be happy and healthy. On the other, you don’t want to damage his self-esteem or hurt his feelings during an awkward and difficult developmental period. While it’s important to approach the issue and make changes at home, you may want to turn to outside resources to get help with the subject to best meet your teen’s needs.

A good family therapist can mean the difference between a peaceful household and a chaotic one. These professionals help families come together and learn tools to deal with conflicts, traumatic events and problems they may have difficulty getting through on their own. Seeking help for family issues isn’t shameful and doesn’t mean you fail as a caregiver or family. It means you’re dedicated to solving family problems in a healthy way. Because you share such personal information with your therapist, you need to find one you trust and who is competent and experienced enough to deal with your particular situation.

Pregnancy causes a series of hormonal changes in your body. One group of hormones in particular, called androgens, can cause pregnancy-related acne or make existing acne worse. While you can’t necessarily regulate your body’s hormonal changes, you can take steps that may help prevent and treat your acne. It’s important to talk about your skin care regimen with your doctor because most of the popular prescription acne medications and many of over-the-counter treatments contain ingredients that can cause serious birth defects.

When the plane takes off and the cabin pressure changes, you can chew gum or yawn to try to regulate your ear pressure. Your toddler probably doesn’t have the ability to perform these functions on demand. With a little education and some mom-trickery, you can avoid the painful popping — and the potential for a meltdown that it may bring with it.